2. Technical writer
Average annual wage (BLS): $69,850;
Average hourly wage (BLS): $33.58;
At number 2 on our list of easy career changes that pay well we have technical writers who work with tech expert to create instruction manuals and guides that are easily understandable to common people. They develop a unique slang and dismantle technical terms so everybody can understand them. Most technical writers work in offices, and for this position, you will probably need to earn a college degree. Companies also provide special on-the-job training for technical writers. This is a very lucrative career change for people who already have the technical knowledge or a college degree in engineering, IT, or some other similar field.